The Museum of the City of New York opens a new decorative arts gallery with their exhibit "Gilded New York."

On Tuesday, the Museum of the City of New York opened the Tiffany Foundation Gallery, designed by William T. Georgis and dedicated to the decorative arts, fashion, and jewelry. "Gilded New York," their first exhibit with a catalogue published by Monacelli Press, explores the vast display of wealth, unlike any the world had seen before, at the end of the 19th century. The burgeoning new American aristocracy changed the landscape of New York, building expansive mansions along Fifth Avenue, developing the retail destination known as Ladies' Mile, hosting elaborate parties, and launching cultural institutions. Some 100 pieces, both from the museum's own collection and loans from individual collectors and Tiffany & Co, make up the exhibit, which will continue for a full year.

"Gilded New York" will be on view at the Museum of the City of New York: 1220 5th Avenue, daily and weekends, 10AM-6PM; 212-534-1672